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MAN ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGEDLY HOLDING WOMAN IN TRUCK FOR HOURS - My Northern Wisconsin - 01-05-2026     Photo Credit:  Price County Sheriff's Office A day in the life of a police officer can vary, especially in a small town.  Some days are easier, and some days involve more difficult arrests.  That "more difficult" day happened for officers in Price County on Sunday, January 4, 2026. According to a bystander, who was visiting the area and captured video of the arrest, a man was in his truck in Park Falls for an extended period of time.  He exited with a heavy police presence giving him commands.  He was shouting that he did not know what he did wrong or why he was being arrested.  At some point, it appears he was either wearing shorts or took his pants off.  The video was intentionally blurred in one spot at the beginning, and the end of the video is "censored" in spots to avoid showing personal areas of the man being arrested.  You can view the video on our Facebook page. The article continues after the following ad.  Keep reading. Park Village offers affordable, active living in a park-like setting for those 55+ and disabled persons in Park Falls. Rent is based on 30% Adjusted Gross Income.  Small pets under 30 pounds are welcome.  Contact Park Village at <a href="tel:715-762-4747">715-762-4747</a>. According to Park Falls Police Chief Marvin Nevelier, police arrived at 7th Avenue South in the early morning hours on Sunday.  He said, "The Price County Dispatch Center advised that a female subject was reporting that she had been held against her will a short distance from her current location.  Officers responded and began to investigate the incident and obtained the following information:  that she had been riding in a vehicle with Michael Stevens since approximately 12 a.m. on January 4, 2026; that Michael drove her back to her residence but then drove away before she could exit the vehicle; that Michael drove to a vacant lot near 8th Street South and 2nd Street South and parked his vehicle; that Michael turned off his vehicle and became enraged and began destroying the interior of the vehicle; that Michael was causing wires to spark and commented about setting the vehicle on fire; that Michael had mentioned being in possession of a firearm, but no firearm was observed; that at approximately 5:32 a.m., the victim was able to flee from the vehicle and ran to a nearby residence for help." The article continues after the following ad.  Keep reading. Looking for employment in Price County?  Visit the Help Wanted Section to find the right job for you! With that information, additional officers were summoned to the scene.  The Price County Sheriff's Office and Price County SRT responded in case the man might have a firearm.  After Michael was located, he stayed in his truck for approximately two hours.  He then exited his vehicle, and officers began giving Michael verbal commands.  Michael was taken into custody.  He was taken to the hospital for treatment as he had been exposed to the outdoor elements; he did not have heat in his vehicle for hours. After release from the hospital, Michael was transported to the Price County Jail.  He is a 35-year-old man being held for violating his probation.  According to Chief Nevelier, the Park Falls Police Department is referring misdemeanor and felony criminal charges against Michael for his actions.  His listed charges are DC Domestic, False Imprisonment, Resist/Obstruct Officer, Terrorist Threats, and HAB Criminal.  He has a probation hold and a felony hold. MY PRICE COUNTY / MY NORTHERN WISCONSIN REACHES OVER 15,000 HOUSEHOLDS; GET FREE NEWS IN YOUR INBOX Want to see more free news stories, events, help wanted ads, and more?  "Like" the <u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/mypricecounty" target="_blank">My Price County Facebook page</a></u> and the <u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/mynorthernwisconsin" target="_blank">My Northern Wisconsin Facebook page</a></u>.  You can also <u><a href="https://www.mynorthernwisconsin.com/news/member.php?action=register" target="_blank">register</a></u> to see free news in Price County and beyond.  To sign up to receive our FREE "News Highlights" e-mail, send your e-mail address with "Subscribe" in the subject line to <a href="mailto:contact@mypricecounty.com">contact@mypricecounty.com</a>  Your privacy is important to us.  We never give away or sell your e-mail address.